Branded Red Lines

Religion, why is always so provocative? Every discussion leads to the same walls, and it's confusing to see people claiming superiority in bypassing those walls. Why do we have to break the walls? Why can't we just cherish the walls for what it's worth and move on with our lives?

I was raised a Catholic. Somewhere along the way, I lost my faith. My religion grew from faith to a culture, something that I do but not necessarily something I live for. I endured that adolescent phase of defiance, questioning and refusal of acceptance. But as time pass, I decided to live with the acknowledgment of the existence of the walls and move on.

I have to be fair and admit that somewhere in me, I feel at peace when I listen to the religious songs. Although perhaps it's limited to the charming opera singers with voices that bring goosebumps to your back. I dont know, and I am not sure why there should be a reason.

Egyptians believe that when you die, you get asked 2 questions, and your answers to these questions determines whether or not you can attend 'heaven' or 'hell'. The first question is have you found joy in your life?

And the second: Have you brought joy to the life of others?

The Budhists believe in karma, how you live your life and how you treat others.

The Christians/Catholics believe in sins.

I might be wrong, heck, I am certain I am wrong. But I think there's a red line here. I'm just not sure why they have to brand the red line and make it different.